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Nov 25, 2024
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Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics (B.S.)
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Requirements
The requirements stated below are based on the assumption that a student majoring in physics will begin with physics courses in the freshman year. However, it is possible to tailor individual programs to fit the needs of students who wish to change majors or who, for other reasons, must start the course sequence later.
All physics majors are required to take the following courses: Chemistry or Computer Science
8 credits of either the introductory chemistry sequence or introductory computer science sequence
Notes:
In addition, a physics major must fulfill the requirements for one of the concentrations listed below.
Students completing the physics major are not required to take the core course NSM 202 The Scientific Enterprise . Professional Physics Concentration
This concentration is recommended as the best preparation for graduate school as well as industrial or government employment. The following courses are required:
Recommended
The department also recommends additional mathematics and science courses; the following are strongly recommended: Engineering - Physics Concentration (4-yr)
Intended for students with an interest in applied physics and technology. For four-year physics majors the following courses are required:
Recommended
The department also strongly recommends these supporting courses:
Note:
For 3-2 engineering students, the B.A. degree path is recommended with appropriate additional physics and support courses, tailored to the intended engineering discipline. See the 3-2 engineering program section for details on course requirements.
Double Major with Secondary Education
Requirements
Students seeking licensure as a teacher of physics at the high school level should select the B.A. in physics and enroll in:
Note:
See education advisor for required education courses. |
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